Another week begins. What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm in Sophia Grojsman's rose-violet, Yves Saint Laurent Paris. "Paris is a nostalgic, grey-blue place and, because the scent is based on roses, Paris is also very much a nostalgic fragrance."1
Reminder: this Friday, 11/20, wear a fragrance from Yves Saint Laurent, if you have one.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2015, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
1. Yves Saint Laurent, quoted in Michael Edwards Perfume Legends.
Note: top image is Spring flowers of Montmartre [cropped] by dr_tr at flickr; some rights reserved.
Today I’m wearing the very discontinued and very beautiful Cristobal pour homme by Balenciaga. It’s like velvet – so smooth and luxurious. C’mon Balenciaga, bring it back!
You never know!
Mohur extrait to add a supple beauty to the creaky Monday I have going on here…
Scent twins!
Yay!
You both smell wonderful, of course.
I’m not wearing Paris, reserved for Friday, but I’m very glad that you are. My most loved fragrance.
My SOTD is Cédrat Intense PdN, crisp and nice.
It’s so pretty — I always forget how pretty it is.
I had a small bottle of Paris when I was in college that I enjoyed so much. I always want to have more, but it has powerful memories for me, so it’s hard to wear. It is so beautiful though.
For those who find Paris overwhelming in its nostalgia, what would be a good 21st century version? This is for a colleague with a big personality…
I think you might suggest she tries other Rose-violet combo’s. The most lighthearted being Drôle de Rose. Or maybe L’Occitane’s Arlésienne. I find Lipstick Rose a tad too solemn but I know it has fans, and of course the recent Chanel Misia explores a similar theme. (Still haven’t tried it myself). And I think that the Paris flankers are lighter interpretations of the same theme.
2nd Drole de Rose, and yes, some of the flankers were great summery versions.
And btw, Paris was based on an idea from Guerlain Apres L’Ondee, also nostalgic but maybe a bit quieter about it?
Bond No. 9 Broadway Nite is go big or go home! and it’s a beautiful rose/violet
Also, L’Occitane’s Rose 4 Reines (sp?) is a total Paris knockoff, and “thinner” too, so it’s easy to wear. I’ve read on reviews that the Aqua di Parma Rosa Nobile is also a Paris knockoff, but I’ve never smelled it, so I don’t know.
Sampling Panda from Zoologist which is so far pretty, moist and soft green
It seems really nice! I have to try it! I bought Hummingbird last week. It’s so beautiful!
I got the sample set so I’ll try them all by the end of the year
Paris…for Paris…
sotd: Agent Provocateur Strip. fresh tobacco, cigars and amber woods. love. long discontinued, and the best AG alongside their eponymous
Wish I got a bottle when I had the chance
I’m wearing Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt today.
YSL Paris is so lovely! I used to wear it a lot, way back when I used to own 2 or 3 fragrances. When I wear it now, it reminds me of a time when my children were younger. It makes me smile.
Barqs, you smell good.
I am wearing Nuit Étoilée today. I love its mint note very much!
Excellent choice!!
Scent twins! You smell great;)
Wearing Mure et Musc. I think when I sampled this before, my sample must have gone off. This is much better. But I still don’t like it very much.
It’s not a huge favorite of mine either, but it’s one of their best sellers.
I don’t get why it’s so popular. It’s nice and all, just kind of ‘meh’ for me.
Y for me today, which is crisp and dry.
Nice — I’d wear that this week if I had some.
I’m sampling L’Orchidee Terrible from Imaginary Authors.
For those interested: I have an article on perfumes samples (acquisition, storage, use, etc.) up at Bois de Jasmin today.
Already read it and enjoyed it immensely. I love to find new ideas. Thank you!
Thanks for reading!
I have no problem with acquiring samples
Yeah from my end the only problem is using and dealing with what I acquire!
SL Daim Blonde today. I love this fragrance, but it almost disappears after about five hours; just wish it had greater longevity. The good news is, with discounters and coupons, it is now a “cheap thrill!” So I may have to purchase a second bottle for the workplace to re-spritz mid-day.
Was it always so fleeting. I remember years ago it would last and last. Maybe the changed the formula.
The SL bottles have that convenient screw top, so maybe you could make a decant for your purse?
Love this one! It lasts for hours on me, but I always layer over a body oil or moisturizer. Have you tried that?
Decided to go for Laura Biagiotti’s Venezia once again on my wrists, and Nirvana Black for the rest of me. I already got a “Giiiirl, you smell so goooood” from a coworker, which has made my day.
That is really the best when someone tells you that
And it doesn’t happen often unless I douse myself, so clearly I should do that more often
You do smell good – and a perfect smell for this time of year.
Thank you Sophie!
I had a bottle of Venezia when I was in my 20s – such a great spicy scent!
Interesting – I don’t get spice from it. But I just looked at Fragrantica and saw why that might be – it seems that the new version is much less spicy and doesn’t even list a single spice as a note. But now I want to try the original!
Taking a sick Love Bird to the avian vet. Poor little thing and Love Bird is a brilliant oxymoron since she behaves more like a lion. Enjoying the amber perfume ghosts lingering in my shirt.
Hope she recovers! You reminded me of my favorite (humorous) scene in The Birds, when Melanie Daniels is transporting the love birds to Mitch’s house, and they sway along with the twists on the Pacific Coast Hwy.
Those are such sweet pretty birds!
I stayed up much too late last night and am completely devoid of any whimsy this morning. I’m wearing Aftelier Bergamoss, which is very pretty, but seems to match my mood a bit.
“Devoid of any whimsy” is such a great phrase
It certainly is.
I am in Shalimar today for Paris. Cafe Blanc later today for Beirut, a great hot drink made with orange blossom water.
Yesterday my girlfriend and I chatted over a tea and did a short Buddhist puja for my pregnancy as well as peace for this crazy world we live in.
Have a good week ahead!
Now I wish I had orange blossom water at home…
Waving a giant orange blossom enabler pin at you, my cafe blanc wafting steam next to my keypad!
Hey Bostonians! Frederic Malle and Carlos Benaim are speaking at Harvard on Thursday (Piper Auditorium in Gund Hall, 6:30, and it’s free). I’m planning on going. Anyone else want to join?
http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/#/events/fr-d-ric-malle.html
Sounds interesting; wish I were in Boston!
Ooh…. I’m off on Thursdays. I’d love to join you for this event that I had no idea was happening…..
Cool! I saw something about it on Perfume Shrine last night.
Thanks for posting!
Wicked awesome!
Too bad I didn’t tag along on DH’s business trip this week; otherwise I’d be there. Do give us a full report afterwards! (Do you think anyone will ask about the EL acquisition in the Q&A session? ???? )
Nice Bahstin there, AnnE! Maybe I’ll ask about the acquisition.
Only if you’re brave! Me, I’m too much of a scaredy-cat.
Neela Vermeire Ashoka this morning. Some days I think this is my favorite NV, other days I think Mohur. Today Mohur seemed too sweet, while Ashoka is just right.
I have enjoyed my sample of Ashoka immensely! It might be the next NV I get more of – probable a decant, but maybe a split…
Nice! My 8ml bottle from the sample set is lasting a long time, but when it’s gone, I’ll have to decide what to do. I may start dropping hints about a full bottle as an anniversary gift.
Serge Lutens Fleurs d’Oranger. I have a thing for orange blossom in perfumes. This one is amazing, though it is more like orange blossom/tuberose/jasmine combo.
I might wear Paris on Friday unless I choose Yvresse or Opium.
Love this one, after the strong cumin fades in the first couple of minutes.
So pretty. Agree, more tubey/OB than straight-up OB. (And I don’t get cumin in it, but I hear it’s been refo’ed.)
You smell lovely!
You smell great!
On day three of AMouage Epic Woman. It’s one of those perfumes that I wear that I wear for days on end for no reason. I’m about a thrid of my way through a small bottle. At the rate I am going, in the next three months I will have finished my first full bottle! I’m not worried when this one runs out because I have a 3.4 ounce back up.
I adore epic
SOTD: Clinique Wrappings.
Its funny how I have used it many, many times and I am still surprised by how herbal/green/medicinal it is every time.
The name just makes me expect something “happily festive” perhaps..
I still need to try that. Off to put it on my wishlist at STC.
It is very much like Silences but more chewy. You would probably like it.
Very interesting. I wouldn’t compare the two at all, although I like them both very much. Wrappings moreso. I bought Wrappings after I left California because it reminded me so much of the dry brush there in the summer. Will always love it.
Maybe my memory is slippling, lol. I always think of Wrappings as being very sharp and bracing. Silences opens similar for me, but their progression is different I suppose.
I’m sampling Lalique Encre Noir for the first time, and so far it is as great as the reviews say. Considering how cheap it is, I might end up with a bottle. Vetiver is great for days when I need to get things done.
I wasn’t so thrilled with EN when I first put it on, but later that night I was totally taken with the gorgeous dry down.
Encre Noir is great! It saved me from spending too much on Sycamore which is also great. I like vetiver for those days when I need something bracing to keep me going. I think that’s why so many people are drawing to No 19 for “challenging” days.
Yes, so far it reminds me a lot of Sycomore (which I have a small decant of). I also love vetiver on warm, wet days like the one we are having in Texas today.
The bottle is also very satisfying!
I had 5ml sample of EN but I found very thin plus it vanished on me within half an hour. I must be anosmic to some of the musk/s in it. I caught a whiff of its wonderful full power for a millisecond only once before it went bzzt again.
Rather annoying to know what you’re missing.
That’s a shame. It’s a little softer than I’d like, but I attributed that to my little dab sample…
I had a dream last night that my friend decided to buy me a present as a thank you for proofreading her book (which I did last winter). I could pick whatever I wanted from a PERFUME VENDING MACHINE. On top of the machine were tester bottles for all of the perfumes inside. There were very fancy bottles (gold plated and engraved24 Rue Faubourg) and simpler bottles. Behind the rest I found a small bottle with the most gorgeous rare perfume. It was called Gunn #6. My friend put a whole lotta money in the vending machine and I chose the bottle by looking through the window on the front of the machine – the bottles were lined up like candy bars. We reached into the slot beneath to pull out the bottle that fell down, and when I opened the package, the perfume inside was a cheap Chinese knock off called Six Gunn! Gunn #6 was available from the machine but I had pushed the wrong button. It reminded me of all the times when I bought a full bottle of something only to realize it was totally the wrong thing for me. Anyone else have that experience?!
So I had an idea this morning to pick seven perfumes to put out on the dresser and to wear the same one for the day of the week. For example: Monday: Indochine, Tuesday: Ambre Sultan, Wednesday: Santal, etc. Has anyone ever done that?
Wow, that’s quite a vivid dream.
I am totally in support of a perfume vending machine. This needs to happen!
I know, right? I think it would just be great to look at with all those beautiful bottles lined up inside.
I’ve had a few very vivid perfume dreams – usually that I am in some old junk/antiques shop, and I find a cupboard or armoire, etc, hiding in the back that is choc full of the most amazing old fragrances with beautiful bottles. My big dream dilemma is how to buy the piece of furniture and get all the fragrances without tipping off the shop owner that I am getting them….It’s kind of funny b/c I’m problem solving in my dreams, like, how do I carry this large piece of furniture out of here without breaking all the bottles, etc.
I’ve had a few “wrong bottle” episodes. Mostly they stem from discovering something interesting about a particular fragrance while I was attempting to develop my nose. I’d buy the bottle, later only to find out that I was happy to be able to discern an accord, enjoy it, have the thrill of learning, etc, but then I really wasn’t that into actually wearing the fragrance. My biggest area for this mistake was honeyed roses, eg, IPDF Miele Rosa, Parfums DelRae Bois des Paradis, etc. Also in the chocolate patchouli arena for frags like Coromandel, Prada (Ambre), Theorema, etc etc…..
That Miele Rosa… I can’t remember how I laid my mitts on a sample of it, but it was surprisingly raunchy on me. Like morning-after sheets, when someone had been wearing a rose body lotion the night before.
I don’t normally get morning after from honey, even though I do know what you mean. Honey becomes very suffocating to me after a while – don’t know why.
Oh my gosh! What an incredible dream. You seem to have recaptured every detail, including the punny word inversion. My hat is off!
Box of Eels for a day of housecleaning that I have put off for far too long…
Ugh. Hope it softens the blow
That’s what I wore yesterday to the symphony. Equally suited to either occasion.
Wow, reading through all the scents today I realized I really have a LOT more sniffing to do. I didn’t recognize half of these!
Mega busy today as office manager with two newbies, so I’m giving them tutorials – and fielding those annoying employees who tend to think that my job is their job and yet they have no idea what they are doing so they come to me with over 9000 questions that are not even all that important/applicable. Ugh.
It’s a Monday, clearly. I’m frazzled (not too much, just more annoyed) and didn’t even prepare my lunches for the week. I really need to discipline myself more Sunday nights.
Wearing the last of my 34 St Germaine decant today. I really like this one, but don’t think it’s worth a FB – maybe a bigger decant though.
Don’t worry, I often don’t recognize many of them either! It’s impossible to ever catch up so better to relax and let it go…
I’m wearing Jubilation 25, which I managed to snag on ebay for $120 and was very fortunate to do so. I smell almost TOO amazing.
???? I know the feeling! Love yourself some you today.
It’s always a great thing when you find an expensive bottle of perfume for dirt cheap. Congrats on the find!
I thought for sure I would be outbid within seconds, but the perfume gods were smiling on me that week.
That always happens to me. Last time it happened, I was bidding on a vintage bottle of Amouage Gold. You know the one, the mosque bottle. I just missed getting it by 2 seconds and someone outbid me by just a dollar. I always seem to bite on ones that are listed at $5 or $10 and then outbid.
Try auctionsniper.
Wow! Great find! The first time I sniffed that one, it made my knees weak.
I’ve got two sick kitties, so I put no thought into what I’m wearing. Grabbed the first thing, which happily turned out to be Youth Dew Amber Nude. My cats have upper respiratory viruses, and while one is sneezing and blowing his nose, the other is totally congested and her eyes are producing a lot of gunky discharge, to the point that one of them is getting glued shut.
Poor kitties!
Wishing those guys a speedy recovery
There’s a lot of that kitty cold stuff going around; hope they’re feeling much better soon.
one of our kitties is sick too! She had a fever and is now on antibiotics
My kitty barfed on my quilt a few nights ago. I was awakened by a cold, wet knee.
I hope everyone’s cats will get better soon. It is so sad and worrying when pets get sick.
So glad you are wearing Paris – for Paris. I might try to do that, Yvresse and Opium the rest of this week. Wearing Marrakech by Aesop from a sample today – almost entirely disappeared now. I was wondering if it was at all like Noir Epices and while pleasant enough it’s fair to say Noir Epices wins the elegant oriental battle there.
SotD is NVC Pichola
I need to try this one!
Comparing rose of no man’s land and rose noir today.
Would love to hear your thoughts on both!
And what do we think?
I preferred Rose of No Man’s Land to Rose Noir. The thing is, I expected more from the Rose Noir, maybe due to the name? But it definitely wasn’t “noir” enough for me. It reminds me of Stella In Two Peony quite a bit. This is to say, I didn’t find it terrible, but I definitely won’t be purchasing a bottle, it just didn’t do much for me. I did, however, enjoy Rose of No Man’s Land. While it’s nothing ground-breaking as well, I really found it to be quite refined and elegant. I would wear it for sure, and if I came upon a bottle I’d be quite delighted.
I am so tired that I actually cannot remember what fragrance I put on this morning unless I sniff my wrist and think really hard. Does this happen to anyone else? My mind is going…. I think think think hard enough that my SOTD is Hermes Kelly Caleche.
I had the same thing happening to me on Saturday. I distinctly remembered putting on perfume, but couldn’t remember what it was, nor could I identify it. Had to check upstairs; it was Une fleur de Cassie.
I’ve done this too: I’ve been tired, distracted, dispirited, and then I catch a whiff of my perfume and wonder what on earth it was. Sometimes, sadly, I wonder what on earth I was thinking when I put it on!
Molton Brown Londonium. The opening is like a better quality, more nuanced Fahrenheit and the dry down is absolutely delicious, musky and sweet in a very balanced and unisex way. Nice! Will be wearing Champagne this Friday. Haven’t touched my bottle for over ten years, for some strange reason. Let’s see how it turns out.
Hey, that sounds nice!
SOTD is Mugler Chyprissime from a decant. Adding this to the FB list!
Wearing Safran Troublant today. Sprayed it from my new, whopping, 3.4oz bottle. It’s the biggest bottle I think I’ve ever purchased. No regrets.
I have a large bottle too, and good thing because I need to use at least 10 sprays per wear!
Safran Troublant is wonderful (I keep waffling over whether I need a bottle). You smell fabulous!
It is lovely, isn’t it? A big bottle is a good idea, I’ve already made a sizable dent in the bottle I bought only a few weeks ago, it needs regular reapplication in large doses!
I love Paris, but its in storage for the winter (I usually wear it in the spring). SOTD is Cinema, a pretty floral/oriental (to my nose mostly mimosa and amber) that works quite well in this cool fall weather. I’m saving Opium for Friday, when I can work at home.
Cinema is my only YSL, although I wish I still had the bottle of Rive Gauche I bought in the early 90s!
A drop of vintage Shalimar, which somehow goes perfectly with yoga pants and a hoodie.
A drop of Shalimar goes perfectly with any outfit
Shalimar glamorizes everything.
I was going to add that Shalimar goes great with anything. It’s perfect cool elegance and cuddly at the same time.
I’m in Bois de Ascese… Serious and contemplative. I am on a tight deadline and MUST WRITE. Good news is that I am working again, the bad news is that I am working again.
Hoping humanity has the grace to continue to welcome and embrace those who are suffering.
Really hoping too.
THOSE WHITE PAGES ARE YOU BITCHES, GIRL!
Pen = spiked-collar all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My fav line from a great Kids in the Hall: The only thing worse than having a job is looking for one.
Ha! An excellent line! Fortunately I am no longer looking for jobs as much as waiting for assignments… but I have been there and done that. I once wrote a piece for public radio called “Rejection” about lowering my job hunting standards. At the time I was aspiring to be on the list of applicants who actually got rejection letters, as the bulk of my job applications resulted in nothing at all
WHAT?! Who’s procrastinating?
I’m joining you in procrastinating! I really don’t want to go and write/edit stuff, but I have to. But wait…perhaps I truly need a cup of tea–wouldn’t it help me focus?
There seem to be writers and editors aplenty here at NST. Interesting …
Very chilly this morning, and instead of getting up and exercising, I actually dawdled in bed with a huge cup of masala chai, made with almond milk. Finally wrassled out of bed with minutes to spare. Old draped TSE cashmere sweater – but still super soft and glam- high waisted jeans, high heeled short boots and just went with my hair out in an Afro.
Decided on Coromandel. The scent is perfect for a chilly, damp morning, and i wanted something a little French, a little bit of a nod to that glorious and messed poly-ethnic country that suffered so this weekend.
I adore Coromandel myou smell fabulous,mand you’ve matched your casual-chic outfit perfectly. Go girl!
I don’t know what the story is with all these unnecessary ‘m’ additions. Fat careless fingers, I suppose. Apologies.
Hello, all. I missed NST while I was away: I had not realised how much it has become part of my routine to read all your posts and jotting a few lines myself. It’s great to see you all again, if as it were.
I’ve spent the last few days thinking about the nature of love and not-love and other Big Things of That Sort–visits to my mother-in-law have a way of pushing me back into my inner resources. Anyway, the upshot of all this deep cerebration is a craving for Silences. At the moment it is wrapping me in a cool green cocoon of introspection and matches my mood just exactly perfectly, because I seem to be more thoughtful than talkative at the moment. That probably won’t last. Not long, anyway!
Well then welcome back!
Missed you! Wearing L’Instant for a day of editing and, later, a filling replacement at the dentist. Yuck.
I find Silences very meditative, as well.
SOTD is Incense Oud (By Kilian).
SOTD = Chanel No. 19 EDP
I needed some spine strengthening today and No. 19 is the perfume equivalent of Plaster of Paris.
I was thinking of doing a leather week but chickened out because I was overwhelmed with my choices and did not want to take the time to plan it out.
I am also happy to report that I sent out all 22 packages between the last swapmeet and impromptu splits and freebie packs! I just have to email 3 peeps.
No 19 is spine strengthening!
It’s good for that for sure!
I may just refresh my afternoon with some No 19 to get it all together!
Great idea!
Aaaaaand, there is nothing like 19 for courage and perseverance. And, sometimes, just plain bloody-mindedness.
Ummmm…do you have any red boots, by any chance? They can help too.
No red boots. I have a pair of hot pink snow boots that have seen better days
It seems like everyone says No. 19 is spine strengthening. I am wondering why that is. I don’t recall if I have smelled it before. I think I might need such a scent.
It makes me sit up straighter. If you are in the U.S., email me — I will hook you up with a sample
really? wow, that would be so wonderful. I might just email you soon. thank you.
SOTD is Box of Eels layered over Nirvana Black Body Oil. This may be sacrilegious to some but it’s working really well
Oooooh…..that sounds glorious.
What do you think of the Nirvana Body Oil? When I’ve tested it at Sephora, I’ve had to shove my face to my wrist more than usual, and though I love how it smells, I think the oil just doesn’t project enough on my scent-eating skin. What’s your experience?
Yes, minimal projection. I like it (and I like the fact I got it 20% off) but I wouldn’t repurchase. I am making it work by using it as a layering agent and it has worked very well in that capacity. I’ve tried with several perfumes and it does give an added depth, especially to more diaphanous scents like Safran Troublant. So, not sorry I purchased. I’m like Tim Gunn: “make it work!”
Natori, just cause.
Just gorgeous!
Woot woooot
I accidentally made a decant of half Jasmine White Moss and half Ferre. They actually go pretty well together, although I still feel silly. I woke late this morning and JWM/F seemed like a good choice for Mixed Up Monday.
I can see these working well together – the soft plushy musk in Ferre would be good to balance the JWM. Funny that – I’ve almost made mistakes by refilling with the wrong fragrance too.
Woke up to a sunny morning today – maybe warmer weather is finally here
I’m thinking Le Temps d’une Fete is just the thing.
Love that stuff.
Random SOTD is Amoureuse, a favorite, and I’ll soon need more. I’m wading through my tiny samples and noting which I want more of–most, so far.
I’m doing a French perfume week – not that it’s a meaningful contribution to achieving world peace, but I just feel like it. Today I sprayed Chanel No 5 Hair Mist all over myself and it made me feel better.
It’s a good idea, Annikky!
I did not know there was a No 5 Hair Mist. I’ll try to wear No. 5 this week, too.
I love when I randomly think of something and then discover that it’s available on ebay. Woot! Just bought a partial bottle of White Shoulders from Hartnell, and it still has its box. Wow.
I saw that one too. Enjoy!
Wow, score! And in the box, too – I bet it will smell great.
I think I can do an entire week of YSL, thanks in part to the lovely hajusuuri, who sent me a decant of M7, of which I applied a tiny bit. Have to go to a meeting and don’t want to cause anyone discomfort. So far, I’m quite liking it. Can’t believe I’ve never even sniffed it before, let alone worn it.
I forgot to mark it vintage. I underapplied with 2 spritzes during Oudy Friday but I will remedy that with, ummm, 3 or 4 (total).
Oh, thanks. That’s good to know. Next time when I’m planning to be home alone, I will go for the full effect and apply a couple more then. I want to see what all the fuss is about, lol!
Been at the hospital in support of my brother pretty much full time since Thursday so scent free. It is strangely comforting reading all your scent notes, everything I am familiar with I can vividly imagine just by reading about it. Nice break from the many not-so-pleasant smells around me.
I really miss my perfumes. And my cat. And my bed. Oh ya and my SO
I missed what happened but I do hope that your brother recovers soon! Glad that NST is helping you cope.
I missed it too…adding more good wishes for your brother and more comfort for you.
Thank you for your kind wishes. He’s battling cancer and has been through two surgeries in three days. Please spare a prayer for him.
Oh, so sorry to hear this! Will definitely send prayers for both of you. I hope there is some comfort for both of you that you can be there for him. It must be incredibly stressful. Take good care of yourself Gi.
Gi, passing along best wishes to your brother.
Received a second batch of samples, so tried Sideris today. A bit unsure if I like it or not.
Best wishes for speedy recovery to all of you with sick pets and relations. I’ve been offline lately, enjoying the peace and quiet of my last couple of days in the country for the next week or so. Today I’m wearing l’Air de Rien. It’s cool and rainy so we are refinishing my sewing machine cabinet and doing crossword puzzles, occasionally stirring to let kittens in and out. They are all surprisingly unaffected by being little furry sponges.
Started the day in Sutra Ylang and added a spritz of Black Jade be Lubin. Someone mentioned it on Angela’s post today. I can’t tell if this was a good or bad idea as I can’t smell much due to a sinus infection.
Black Jade! THAT was the other thing I keep forgetting to add to my StC wishlist.
Visiting my family with the added bonus of getting to try the swaps that were sent to their address. Started the day in Etro Sandalo, and just spritzed on Vanille/Iris…a nice cozy barrier to the cold.
So late to the party today, but fun to read everyone’s posts all at once. I started out the day in a new perfume oil I picked up at a crafts fair yesterday. It’s called Black Sea and is primarily botanical ambergris with some woody and smoky notes. It’s quite calming and contemplative but without any sweetness so I layered it with L’Ambre des Merveilles. A really nice pairing.